Moroccan Living Abroad

Their parents left Morocco for Europe; they want to return

2 August 2026

Since January, the Moroccan Embassy in Brussels has received around 250 Belgian-Moroccans seeking information about moving to, investing in or setting up a project in the (…)

Travel to Morocco: missing the outbound flight will no longer mean losing the return ticket

2 August 2026

Correcting an error in a name and printing a boarding pass will no longer be chargeable in several situations. The new European rules will also protect the return ticket when a (…)

Morocco: even when the light is green, some MREs no longer dare to cross

1 August 2026

Returning to Morocco after living in Europe can sometimes hold an unexpected shock for MREs. At pedestrian crossings and traffic lights alike, several say they have to fight to (…)

Moroccan Dirham Falls Against Euro as Exchange Rates Shift

1 August 2026

The dirham edged lower against the euro while remaining virtually stable against the dollar, according to the latest weekly indicators from Bank Al-Maghrib.

Moroccan Drug Lord Nadori Arrested in Dubai After Cocaine Conviction

1 August 2026

Nasserdine “Nadori” Tarrahi, a Moroccan-born figure in Antwerp’s drug trade, has been arrested in Dubai. Sentenced to twelve years in prison for importing 840 kilos of cocaine, (…)

MRE in the Netherlands: Hidden Property in Morocco Could Trigger Benefit Repayment

1 August 2026

A beneficiary of Dutch social assistance who conceals a house, plot of land, or even a share of property in Morocco may have to repay an amount far exceeding the value of that (…)

Morocco Tourism Revenues Surge as Tourists Outpace MRE Transfers

1 August 2026

Tourism revenues surpassed transfers from Moroccans residing abroad during the first half of 2026. The gap, almost nonexistent one year earlier, has now reached 3.4 billion (…)

MREs Blocked at Morocco-Melilla Border Crossing

31 July 2026

Hundreds of MREs and travelers from Operation Marhaba found themselves blocked after the closure of the Beni Enzar crossing. The measure was taken following several (…)

MRE Transfers Morocco Tax Audit: What You Need to Know

31 July 2026

Transfers received into a Moroccan account can be examined by the tax administration when their amount or frequency do not match the income declared by the account holder. (…)

Moroccan Expatriates Cushion Energy Crisis Impact on Economy

30 July 2026

The rise in energy bills is expected to widen Morocco’s external deficit in 2026. However, remittances sent by Moroccan expatriates, along with tourism revenues, will help (…)